Epiphany is a feast of yearning for God’s presence. The example of the Magi invites us to still our hearts, to notice, and to allow ourselves to be guided to Jesus. The Magi looked to the heavens, took note of a star, and followed its course. While many expected a dramatic entrance of a Messiah who would overthrow Roman oppression, what the Magi found instead was dramatically different. In the unassuming stature of Jesus’ birth, Epiphany is not so much a triumphal entry as it is the fulfillment of a quiet, yearning heart that longs to be fully alive.
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Epiphany is a feast of yearning for God’s presence. The example of the Magi invites us to still our hearts, to notice, and to allow ourselves to be guided to Jesus.